TASTING NOTES FOR Josef Chromy Zdar Chardonnay Tasmania 2021

🍷 Appearance
Medium to deep gold with a brilliant sheen. Rich and inviting, showing both maturity and concentration.

👃 Aromas
Powerful and complex. Ripe peach, nectarine and honeydew melon lead, layered with nougat, toasted almond and brioche.
Subtle flinty reduction, vanilla and integrated oak add depth and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly textured. Generous stone fruit, lemon curd and creamy vanilla flow across the palate, supported by savoury oak and nutty complexity.
A vibrant line of acidity cuts through the richness, delivering balance and precision.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Creamy, layered and mouth-filling.
The finish is long and savoury, with lingering notes of toasted nuts, citrus and mineral freshness, showing both power and elegance.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium Tasmanian Chardonnay at reserve level—bold, complex and beautifully integrated.
Combines richness and texture with cool-climate acidity and minerality, offering excellent drinking now and cellaring potential (10–15+ years).

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with lobster, roast chicken, pork belly or creamy pasta dishes. Also excellent with rich seafood or aged cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A serious, full-throttle Chardonnay that delivers richness, texture and class.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens—adds depth and a more powerful white option for customers wanting something beyond the everyday.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷